Southbend (Middleby)

Southbend Steam 40 Gallon Direct Steam Full-Jacketed Manual Crank Tilting Kettle

SKU: KDLT-40F
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Southbend Steam 40 Gallon Direct Steam Full-Jacketed Manual Crank Tilting Kettle

316 Stainless Steel Liner, 304 Stainless Steel Exterior, Floor Model

Built for large-batch soups, sauces, and stocks, this 40-gallon direct steam kettle combines even heating with a safe manual crank tilt.

  • 40-gallon capacity supports high-volume batch cooking.
  • Direct steam, full-jacketed construction promotes even, consistent heating.
  • Manual crank tilt with a self-locking positive stop helps control emptying.
  • 316 stainless steel liner is well suited for high-acid recipes.
  • 304 stainless steel exterior and tubular leg base provide durable floor-mounted support.

Overall Dimensions:

39.75"W x 34.75"D x 37.0"H

Product Weight:

396.0 lb

Direct Steam Operation

Uses direct steam at 5 to 30 PSI for responsive, even heat transfer.

Full-Jacketed Construction

The double-wall kettle interior forms a steam jacket around the cooking chamber for consistent heating.

Manual Crank Tilt

Tilts forward a full 90 degrees and includes a self-locking positive stop for controlled emptying.

316 Stainless Steel Liner

Standard interior liner is 316 stainless steel for high-acid cooking applications.

304 Stainless Steel Exterior

All-welded #4 finish 304 stainless steel construction supports long-term durability.

Hemispherical Bottom

Bottom design helps improve heat circulation.

Stainless Steel Leg Support

Stainless steel tubular legs with adjustable flanged feet help secure the floor-mounted unit.

Standard Faucet Bracket

Includes a standard bracket for optional faucet installation.

Capacity 40 Gallons
Type Steam Kettle
Style Full Jacketed
Installation Type Floor Model
Base Tri-Leg
Tilt Mechanism Manual Crank
Steam Pressure 5 to 30 PSI
Steam Supply Connection 3/4 Inch IPS
Condensate Return Connection 1/2 Inch IPS
Faucet Connection 1/4 Inch IPS
Material 304 Stainless Steel
Interior Finish 316 Stainless Steel
Finish #4 Finish
Selling Unit Each
Units Per Case 1
Shipping Width 40 Inches
Shipping Depth 35 Inches
Shipping Height 37 Inches
Shipping Weight 396 Pounds

Certifications & Compliance

Certified badge of NSF Certified
NSF Certified

Warranty & Protection

1 year parts and 1 year labor from date of original purchase.

Documents

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Frequently Asked Questions

This model has a 40-gallon capacity.
It uses a manual crank tilt with a self-locking positive stop and tilts forward a full 90 degrees.
The kettle has a 316 stainless steel interior liner and a 304 stainless steel exterior.
It operates with direct steam at a minimum of 5 PSI and a maximum of 30 PSI.
Service connections include a 3/4 inch IPS steam supply, 1/2 inch IPS condensate return, and 1/4 inch IPS faucet connection.
Optional accessories include draw-off valves, covers, basket assemblies, faucets, measuring strips, a strainer hook, a pan carrier, and a kettle heat shield.

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